Judges Concours d'Elegance on AmeliaIsland Best of Show devoted an iconicmodelofthebrand. DuesenbergSJN a Rollston Convertible Coupe 1936.

The rare superchargedDuesenbergwereamongthemostpowerful cars oftheirday, with an eight-cylinder420-cubic-inchengine capable ofboostingthemto a top speedofnearly 140 mph. Theyhadsmallerl7-inchwheels, skirtedfenders and loweredbodies set directly on theframe rails. A favorite withtherich and famous, these cars wereactuallyverydrivabledespitetheirmass and speed !

OwnedbyTheNethercutt Collection - Helen & JackNethercuttofSylmar, CA

JoeBortz, a wellknownname in the U.S. automotive hobby. ThespecialtyofMr. Bortz, rescue "concept cars". The "concept cars" are these cars exhibition that automobile manufacturersbuildto open "buyerappetite" ofthe public. Personally, I thinkthemost important concept cars fromtheBortz Collection are GeneralMotorsLaSalleIIRoadster and LaSalleII4-doorSedan 1955.

A spectacular show and a beautifulvideoproducedbyJustinLapriore, ''BornOf A BlueSky'', captures thespecialsounds and sightsofthe occasion. Take a few minutes towatchthisspecialpresentation. Althoughit shows racing automobiles and sports cars muchnewerthanyou are usedtoseeinghere, we are sure youwillenjoyit.

Thisyearthe concours isgreatemphasis on thelegendaryGT 40 modelswith Le Mans Prototypes and more. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary ofLamborghiniwith several including a Miura spider. The company Porsche is also represented with many 935, 911 RSR racing and Speedster Prototype 1985.